MANDELADB
|
Effects🌍 GeographyHawaii's Misplaced Location

Hawaii's Misplaced Location

Many people have a strong memory of Hawaii being located significantly further south and west on world maps relative to the continental United States than its true position.

What People Remember

People recall Hawaii being much more isolated, closer to the equator, or further out into the Pacific than current maps indicate.

What's Actually True

Hawaii is located in the central Pacific Ocean, but its position relative to the US mainland is often remembered as more extreme than it actually is.

Tags

#islands#usa#pacific#maps

Comments (0)

Sign in to share your memory